Pedro Troglio, head coach of Banfield, delivered a forceful rebuke to members of the press following his team’s 0-0 draw with Independiente Rivadavia in the Torneo Apertura. The match, played at Estadio Florencio Sola on April 20, 2026, marked the 15th fixture of Zona B in the competition’s opening tournament.
Speaking during the post-match press conference, Troglio expressed visible frustration with journalists who have called for his removal from the club. “I’m angry with many of you, with many who have asked for my head. This is very poor people, very bad people. Because one can criticize, give opinions on football, not ask for the head of a coach, not ask for someone’s job, because you are journalists, guys. And many are here, journalists are. So they are not the types who can afford to build someone be fired, because I don’t come here and say ‘fire some of these who ask any question’. I have been respectful since the first day I arrived here,” Troglio stated.
The coach clarified that his frustration stems not from legitimate football criticism but from specific individuals advocating for his dismissal. “I believe they are operating in an uncomfortable way for me, I don’t deserve this. Because they have problems with other people, they don’t have to involve me. I want to clarify this because I read, right? And the truth, I let it pass… But it angers me that they ask for the head of a person. Because I’m not a fool, I’m 61 years classic, guys. I am a football coach who dedicates himself to this and comes every day to work, not getting paid and putting in the effort like crazy,” he added.
Troglio emphasized his commitment to Banfield despite the external pressure. “So, that they ask for my head, and many who are not even here, who hide, who are not even Banfield fans… Then, be careful with that, because I am good up to a certain point, up to a certain point. After that, the truth is that I come… I will stay and they will have to put up with me here inside,” he declared, referencing a social media post from TyC Sports that captured his defiant stance.
The Argentine coach, who turned 61 in 2025, has led Banfield through a challenging period in the 2026 Torneo Apertura. His team entered the match against Independiente Rivadavia sitting in a mid-table position in Zona B, with the draw leaving them in contention for a playoff spot as the season progresses.
Banfield’s performance against Independiente Rivadavia showed defensive resilience but lacked cutting edge in the final third, resulting in a goalless stalemate that extended their unbeaten run to three matches. The result maintained their position in the upper half of Zona B standings, keeping alive hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages of the Torneo Apertura.
As the Torneo Apertura continues, Troglio faces mounting pressure to deliver consistent results. His next challenge comes in the 16th round of Zona B, where Banfield will face [OPPONENT NAME] on [DATE] at [VENUE]. The coach remains focused on preparing his squad for the upcoming fixture even as managing the external scrutiny that has characterized his tenure at the club.
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